Marlowe Katoney Navajo Weaving

This Marlowe Katoney Navajo Weaving is an incredible piece of art entitled “Axis Radius”. The weaving measures 24″ x 36″. The design incorporates a traditional weaving design – the eye dazzler pattern – with intricate, modern artistic additions including a human eye looking at the Eye Dazzler pattern and a break dancer twirling near the storm clouds.

Navajo Artist: Marlowe Katoney

Marlowe Katoney has won awards at the prestigious Santa Fe Indian Market and the Heard Museum Indian Market, recognizing his innovations and techniques. Katoney studied painting at the University of Arizona and learned the art of weaving from his grandmother, Mary Ann Morris, who taught him the basics but gave him room to develop his own style.

A recipient of the distinguished SARS Fellowship, Katoney says as a pictorial weaver he is constantly challenging himself to be better at his craft.

We at Malouf on the Plaza are honored to represent Katoney and present his stunning work.

From the Dream to the Premier Source

Malouf on the Plaza is located in Old Town Santa Fe on the corner of the historic Santa Fe Plaza, a bustling center of commerce long before the Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth Rock!

“We consider it a privilege to continue the 400-year heritage of commerce in this historical location,” says owner, Scott Malouf. “We proudly represent the most reputable and leading artists in Santa Fe and in the Southwest, and many up-and-coming artists. Our goal is to make everyone feel welcome and share our genuine passion and knowledge for all things Santa Fe!”

Malouf on the Plaza is a three-part act: jewelry, weavings and fashion. Native American jewelry is enjoying a renaissance as people realize that where and how things are made is as important as the look they desire. Malouf on the Plaza works directly with over 75 jewelry artists in both Native American and Contemporary Jewelry Designers.

To find rare Navajo weavings in excellent condition, Malouf on the Plaza maintains relationships with traders on the reservations, retiring collectors and Native American families. In addition, they purchase from established contemporary weavers, to continue this wonderful tradition that is in a generational decline. If you are seeking a decorative rug, Malouf on the Plaza produces Native American designs made by Zapotec Indians in Central Mexico. Woven to the highest of standards, these collections give you size, color and price options. Malouf on the Plaza also offers Native American rug designs made in Nepal and India for additional decorative options.

The Malouf family has a 90-year retail history and their stores are recognized nationally within the industry, but more importantly, shopped buy thousands of customers who enjoy the personal approach to luxury shopping. With a fourth generation in place, their mix has never looked more spirited. This apparel area features the very best of Italian and American Contemporary designers. A new wave in fashion is to support sustainable women’s co-ops that directly impact families in various parts of the world. Currently there are five such groups making unique items for Malouf on the Plaza. They also carry shoes and represent men’s wear, edited from their larger men’s wear store in Texas.

For Karen and Scott Malouf, to live and thrive in Santa Fe was their dream since 1981, when Scott proposed to Karen on a snow-covered road in New Mexico. The dream was finally realized in November 2013, when they opened on the Plaza.

“More than anything,” says Scott, “we want you to feel welcome to explore the new and old in our favorite city!”